Value Old Rocking Chairs

Antique child s rocking chair values can vary so its best to compare prices when shopping on ebay.

Value old rocking chairs.

Yet the rocking chair of the 18th century is not the vintage rocking chair of today. You can appraise the value of a chair you own or a chair you are looking at by following the scoring. Children s rocking chairs are made in a few different sizes depending on the age of the children they are intended for. In fact as early as the 1800s designers began taking stylistic risks with the rocking chair.

Rare vtg antique child black wood rocker rocking chair gold accents ladder back. Petite brushed steel rocking chair by simmons sheraton series. It s hard to find a piece of furniture with more american associations than the rocking chair. The most widely recognized type of shaker chair would be a slat back side chair or the famous shaker rocking chair.

Though adult chairs are more common antique child s rocking chairs are also available. Antique shaker rocking chair splint seat early new england 19th c rocker. Antique rocking chairs have gone through hot and cold periods in terms of collecting but in 2010 we are in a hot period. Very large french art deco rocking chair exotic wood circa 1950s.

Rare early rosewood rocking chair by sam maloof. A plail brothers barrel rocking chair with a drop in spring seat and rail backing unmarked is worth 1 500 to 2 500. No longer was the vintage rocking chair a stand in for a lullaby but a bold and daring chair with attitude to spare. With over 45 lots available for antique rocking chairs and 29 upcoming auctions you won t want to miss out.

A child s rocking chair is usually less elaborate but more creative in shapes and styles. People are looking for antique chairs that are functional beautiful easily restored and made from high quality wood. Generally rocking chairs were made of either wicker or wood and in all sizes for the whole family. Shaker chairs are named after a protestant sect called the shakers also known as the united society of believers in christ s second appearing.

Make offer antique mission oak rocking chair rocker lifetime furniture company arts craft. An adult rocking chair is more likely to have complex and ornate designs drawing inspiration from more classic styles like the victorian era. Shop for and learn about antique and vintage rocking chairs. Much of shaker furniture styles originated in america in the mid 1800s.

A rocking chair featuring oak wood construction mortise and tenon joints pegged and an un upholstered seat is worth 354.